April 11, 2022
The public hearing and regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School
District was held April 11, 2022 at 6:30 pm in the board room of the Administration Office, 634
North Main, Centerville.  

Public Hearing – FY23 Budget Hearing (2022-2023) 6:30 PM

Call to order and roll call
President Kevin Wiskus called the public hearing to order at 6:30 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Brooke Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Kevin Wiskus	
   Absent:  None
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Approve agenda
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion
passed unanimously.

Presentation of budget information to Board of Directors
Since the last work session, an additional $50,000 was put on the management levy and the tax rate was 
published at $17.11586.  

Review proposed budget for 2022-2023

Open discussion/presentation from interested visitors on the budget
There were no public comments.

Board discussion on the budget
There were no further comments from the board.

Adjourn
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to adjourn the public hearing and move into the regular meeting at 6:33 pm. Motion passed unanimously.

Regular Board Meeting

Call to order and roll call
President Kevin Wiskus called the regular meeting to order at 6:33 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Brooke Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Kevin Wiskus	
   Absent:  None
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Welcome Visitors

Public Forum

Approve Agenda
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion
passed unanimously.

Approve Minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the March 14th and March 28th 
minutes as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business

Approve Board Resolution to Join Iowa Local Government Risk Pool
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the board resolution to join the 
Local Government Risk Pool as stated.  Roll call vote:
Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Kevin    
   Wiskus
Nays:  None
Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Application and Agreement to Join the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Agreement
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the application and agreement
to join the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the Iowa Local Government 
Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement as presented.  Motion passed
unanimously.

New Business

Approve and Certify 2022-23 Budget.  Roll Call.
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Tim Burger to approve and certify the 2022-2023 budget at a total tax rate of $17.11586.  Roll call vote:
Ayes: Brooke Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Kevin Wiskus
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.

Discussion on 2021-22 Budget Amendment and Approving to Set Public Hearing Date and Time for May 9th at 6:30 PM
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve and set the public hearing date for the 2021-22 budget amendment hearing as May 9, 2022 at 6:30 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Superintendent Search Firm
Four search firms were interviewed by the Search Firm Committee.  It was their recommendation to go with Grundmeyer Leader Services.  It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve moving forward with Grundmeyer Leader Services for the 2022-23 Superintendent Search services.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve 2022-23 Teacher Leadership Positions 
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the 2022-23 Teacher Leadership positions.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures

Resignations
1. Jaicee Bettis – Resigning from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview effective April 13, 2022.
2. Terry Garr - Retiring from Custodian at CHS, requesting pay out of remaining vacation and sick days, effective June 30, 2022.
3. Rachel Brown – Resigning from 4th Grade Teacher at Lakeview Elem effective at the end of the 2021-22 contract year.

Transfers
1. Jennisha Oden – Transferring from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at CHS to Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview. No change in wages or hours, replacing Jaicee Bettis.

Employment/Contracts
1. Haylee Robuck – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Howar, Level II, Step 2, $12.47 per hour, additional $.25 per hour para-educator incentive, effective 4/6/2022, new position.
2. Christopher McCutchan – Vocal Music Teacher, B.A., Step 1, $TBD by negotiations, replacing Kayleen Durley.
3. Christopher McCutchan – H.S. Vocal Music Sponsor, Step 1, $TBD by negotiations, replacing Kayleen Durley.
4. Christopher McCutchan – M.S. Vocal Music Sponsor, Step 1, $TBD by negotiations, replacing Kayleen Durley.
5. Johnathon Rankin (Cochran) – M.S. Baseball Coach, Step 1, $1,750.24, 45 days, replacing Bill Huisman, effective for the 2021-22 season.
6. Johnathon Rankin (Cochran) – 9th Grade Baseball Coach, Step 1, $2,363.15, 75 days, replacing Daniel Hargrave, effective for the 2021-22 season.
7. Christopher McCutchan –$7000 – Signing Bonus, 2 payments, 1st on September 5th, and 2nd on May19th, contingent upon completing the 2022-23 school year.
8.  Mike Kincaid – Director of Transportation, $65,000, effective July 1, 2022, replacing Tim Kaster
9.  Courtney Koestner – AD Secretary, 5.75 hrs/day, $15.16 per hour, effective 4/11/22

Sports Officials Contracts- as listed

It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve all personnel items as presented with giving special attention to Terry Garr with a lifetime activity pass and giving him a letter of appreciation.  Motion passed unanimously.

Committee Reports
Kevin Wiskus reported out that the finance committee had met earlier in the evening.  Items discussed were:  presentation from Mekca Wallace-Spurgin on the virtual academy, High School Addition financials.

Mike Moore stated that there had not been any recent facilities committee meetings to report about.

Financial Reports
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Tim Burger to approve all prepaids, list of bills, financial reports, and pay per diem as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.  

Superintendent Report
Tom Rubel reported out on important upcoming dates.

Board Member Takeaways
Board members went around the room and shared their takeaways from the meeting.

Adjourn
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Brooke Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts